Restorative dentistry focuses on rebuilding the health, strength, and appearance of your teeth after damage, decay, or tooth loss. Whether you need to repair a small cavity or replace multiple missing teeth, we’re here to help you regain full confidence in your smile. At Miguel De Leon, DMD in San Mateo, CA, we take a personalized approach to restore what’s been lost while helping you move forward with renewed comfort.
Schedule your consultation today to get started on your restorative journey.
The Role Of Restorative Dentistry In Overall Health
Restorative care does more than repair your teeth. It supports your overall well-being. Healthy, functional teeth help you enjoy your favorite foods, speak clearly, and avoid long-term oral health problems.
- Supports nutrition and digestion: Makes chewing easier and improves nutrient intake.
- Helps prevent infection: Stops decay from spreading to other teeth or gums.
- Boosts overall confidence: Restores pride in your smile and appearance.
- Improves long-term oral stability: Maintains alignment and reduces future dental issues.
The Importance Of Restoring Damaged Teeth
When teeth are cracked, worn, or decayed, getting them restored early makes a big difference. Addressing the issue quickly helps protect your overall bite and prevents problems from getting worse. It’s easier and healthier to treat damage before it leads to bigger concerns.
- Preserves natural tooth structure: Helps avoid more invasive treatments later.
- Eliminates sources of discomfort: Reduces sensitivity and protects the nerve.
- Protects your bite alignment: Prevents strain caused by shifting teeth.
Composite Fillings
Composite fillings offer a clean, natural-looking solution for cavities or small areas of tooth damage. They’re matched to the color of your natural enamel and blend seamlessly with your smile. You’ll leave the visit with a tooth that looks and feels like new.
- Blends with your natural enamel: Matches the shape and shade of nearby teeth.
- Durable and reliable: Holds up to daily chewing and use.
- Conserves more tooth structure: Requires minimal drilling to restore the tooth.
Root Canal Therapy
If a tooth becomes infected on the inside, root canal therapy can relieve discomfort and save it from extraction. The procedure removes harmful bacteria, disinfects the inner tooth, and seals it to prevent future issues. It’s a dependable way to restore your smile without losing a tooth.
- Relieves deep tooth discomfort: Removes pressure, swelling, and infection.
- Preserves your natural tooth: Keeps the structure intact and functional.
- Reduces the risk of spread: Prevents bacteria from reaching other areas.
Same-Day Crowns
When a tooth is broken or badly worn, a crown can restore its shape, strength, and appearance. With same-day crowns, you get a custom solution made and placed in just one visit. It’s fast, convenient, and designed to last.
- Saves time with one-visit treatment: No need for multiple appointments or temporaries.
- Custom-crafted in-office: Digitally made for an exact, comfortable fit.
- Designed to match your smile: Seamlessly blends with your natural teeth.
Inlays & Onlays
Inlays and onlays are ideal for teeth that need more than a filling but not quite a full crown. They fit into or over the damaged area to reinforce the tooth while preserving healthy structure. These restorations are precise, durable, and discreet.
- Minimally invasive: Leaves more healthy enamel intact.
- Made for a precise fit: Matches your bite for comfortable chewing.
- Provides long-lasting strength: Supports weakened areas without excess bulk.
Extractions
Sometimes, the best choice for your long-term oral health is removing a severely damaged tooth. Extractions are done carefully and comfortably, with your future smile in mind. We’ll also walk you through tooth replacement options if needed.
- Eliminates problematic teeth: Removes those beyond repair or infected.
- Prevents crowding or misalignment: Preserves space and overall bite alignment.
- Leads to better oral function: Prepares your mouth for future restoration.
Bridges
A bridge can replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring to neighboring teeth or implants. This solution fills the gap to restore chewing power and maintain your bite. It’s crafted to look and feel natural in your smile.
- Restores your chewing ability: Makes eating feel natural and efficient again.
- Keeps remaining teeth in place: Stops neighboring teeth from drifting.
- Designed to blend in: Matches nearby teeth in both shape and tone.
The Key To Building Beautiful, Blendable Restorations
A beautiful restoration doesn’t just function well. It blends in perfectly with the rest of your smile. We pay attention to detail, using modern materials and digital design for natural-looking results.
- Custom-matched to your smile: Mirrors your natural teeth in color and contour.
- Built for strength and longevity: Made to last through years of use.
- Created with digital precision: Designed for accuracy, comfort, and fit.
Start Fresh With A Smile That’s Built To Last
When your teeth need repair or replacement, you deserve a team that sees the big picture. At Miguel De Leon, DMD in San Mateo, CA, we restore smiles with personalized care and long-lasting solutions. You don’t have to settle for discomfort or uncertainty. Call now to schedule your appointment and begin your path toward a confident, fully restored smile.
